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Welcome to Rt66 Country Music with host Stacie Jowers. Weāre more than just a podcast; weāre a community built on Healing through Harmony, using the power of music to navigate the road of mental health and resilience.
The Shows:
Talk and Tunes: Raw acoustic sets and stories from independent artists.
The Other Side: Meeting the unsung heroes behind the scenes.
Itās about good laughs, great stories, and the lifeline of a shared songājust like sittinā on the porch with a friend š§”
#BeKind #KeepItCountry
Podcast Intro by Lee Newton Music with permission to use
āNever Let the Darkness Winā ā A Song That Found Me When I Needed It Most (S5E9)
Erin Kirby and I sat down in Nashville for a conversation I didnāt fully understand the weight of at the timeā¦ but now I do.
Her song āDarkness Winā had already hit me when I first heard it. But what I didnāt realize was just how much I was going to need that message in my own life.
In this episode of Talk & Tunes, we talk about the story behind the song, her journey as a songwriter, and the power music has to reach people right when they need it most.
Because sometimesā¦ a song doesnāt just sound good.
Sometimes it finds you.
And reminds you that youāre not alone.
The Talk ā Erin shares her songwriting journey, the story behind āDarkness Win,ā and how music can bring hope in the middle of the hard moments.
The Tunes ā Two acoustic performances, including āDarkness Winā and a fan-favorite from her debut EP.
Recorded in Nashville at The Russell ā a place with a mission that gives back to the community in a really meaningful way.
Disclaimer - I do not own any of the rights to the music used for this podcast; permission has been granted by the rightful owner(s) for Rt66countrymusic to use for this taping.
12 Mar 2026
McKenna Faith Winters on Heartbreak, Healing & Finding Independence Through Music S5E8
At just 17 years old, McKenna Faith Winters is already writing with remarkable honesty and emotional depth. In this episode of Talk & Tunes, she shares the story behind her debut album How Do You Miss Me and opens up about heartbreak, healing, self-worth, and finding independence through music.
From songwriting and personal growth to the emotional journey behind the album, McKenna talks about the experiences that shaped these songs and what she hopes listeners take away from the project.
Follow McKenna Faith Winters:
Website (https://mckennafaithwinters.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mckennafaithwinters/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mckennafaithwintersmusic/) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/69cVImgZO0IZOQ17VPNcGJ?autoplay=true) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ckciaXjYaz8YbdAUr0ORQ?feature=gws_kp_artist&feature=gws_kp_artist)
Disclaimer - I do not own any of the rights to the music used for this podcast; permission has been granted by the rightful owner(s) for Rt66countrymusic to use for this taping.
4 Mar 2026
Carman Collins + Turning Real Life into Country Songs
Carman Collins has the kind of voice and edge that makes you lean in ā because you can tell sheās not just chasing a sound, sheās building a story.
In this episode of Talk & Tunes, Carman and I talk about what it really looks like to grow as an independent artist when the biggest moments are still ācoming soon,ā and youāre trying not to scream the news from the rooftop. We get into the songwriting side, too ā how she draws on real life, therapy sessions, and the years she spent being bulliedā¦ and turns all of that into something that helps other people feel a little less alone.
We also talk about the artists she admires (Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley came up fast), why music has always been her safe place, and what sheās looking forward to in 2026 ā including an upcoming performance at a PTSD veteran charity event in Florida.
If you love artists who are honest, gritty, and still on the rise, youāre going to love getting to know Carman.
Follow Carman Collins:
Carman Collins Website (https://www.carmancollinsmusic.com/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Carman-Collins/61560649449386/#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carmancollinsmusic/?hl=en) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@carmancollinsmusic) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6apPsS1P4sW0acTQajx3Fl?autoplay=true)
Disclaimer - I do not own any of the rights to the music used for this podcast; permission has been granted by the rightful owner(s) for Rt66countrymusic to use for this taping.
Real stories, good laughs, and country music youāll love ā wherever the road takes you.
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